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Overview
Capegard 500mg tablet is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to treat pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. The generic name of this medication is Capecitabine and it is a nucleoside inhibitor.
Breast Cancer
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Capegard tablet is a fluoropyrimidine carbamate that functions by incorporating itself into the DNA strands. Therefore it inhibits DNA synthesis also it disrupts protein synthesis. It is an antineoplastic agent which triggers apoptosis in the cancerous cells.
There can be certain side effects of Capegard 500mg tablet. Make sure to consult your doctor in case you experience any of the following or other side effects.
Constipation
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Skin rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dark coloration of urine
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Increased heartbeat
Chest pain
Capegard 500mg tablets is a prescription-based medication that is taken orally twice after a meal.
In case of an overdose of Capegard, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not consume Capegard 500mg tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Capegard 500mg tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
It is advisable to avoid missing any dose of Capegard 500mg and not double the dose to compensate. In case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately
Capegard 500mg tablet is an anticancer medication that is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer.
It is advisable to store the Capegard at a place below 30°C.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Capegard tablets will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Capegard 500mg causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
Capegard 500mg tablet can cause harm to the unborn baby. Hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
